The Indian Ringneck Parakeet has been referred to as the "Noble Parakeet"! The species, Psittacula krameri, is also called the Rose-ringed Parakeet and contains four subspecies.
Tommy - 2013-06-11 I've been in the avian field now for just about 30yrs. I've have experience in dealing with both wild & exotic pet species. And have owned many various exotics over the years. Your Alex sounds no different than my Keiko who is an IRN or Indian Ringneck basically the same bird just Alex's are bigger.
Asiatics or the Psittacula species are NOT easy parrots to own they are by far NOT a good 'first bird' for an inexperienced owner. These would consist of the following birds; The Ring-necked, Alexandrine, Newton, Slaty-headed, Intermediate, Long-tailed, Blossom-headed, Seychelles, Moustached, emerald-collared, Derbyan, Plum-headed, Mauritius, Blyth's, & very rare Malabar.
They do not like to be handled or stroked very often which can be an immediate turn off to many first time owners of these birds. And while they may look like Conures in some ways physically speaking they are a completely different bird altogether. To bond with an Asiatic requires LOTS of patience, socializing, and consistent training. Plainly put you give these birds an inch they'll take a mile so boundaries and proper discipline need to be put in place right away if one is not to have a holy terror on there hands. I say this because in my personal experience dealing with various species of this order they can be quite stubborn. And if they are not PROPERLY socialized on a DAILY basis will quickly revert back to a 'wild state'than any other parrot species i've worked with in 30yrs.
Now having said all that, if one still feels compelled to give these beautiful and highly intelligent birds a try then the rewards are amazing. Despite not being 'hands on' birds in terms of being touched they will most certainly win you over with there vocal capabilities. Bar none there is no other bird there size that can speak with the clarity and word association these birds can. Yes Quaker (Monk) parrots speak quite well but there diction is still garbled compared to say an IRN (Indian Ringneck).
These birds come from royalty and were often sought after by ancient Greeks & Romans due to their beauty but more importantly their vocal ability. They are by far a much more sophisticated species than Quaker parrots ever could be.
To see an Asiatic in full adult plumage is like looking at a picture in a field guide. There streamlined plumage is quite striking with not one single feather out of place. So if you have what it takes and can meet all the requirements stated above in owing one of these gorgeous animals than by all means go for it. But take heed, these birds may not full fill your 'personal desire' of what a pet bird should be like. But as another commenter posted on here accepting your bird for how it is instead of what you want it to be. And seeing it from that perspective should be what's cherished and appreciated most of all. And this applies to ALL bird species one may own.
rohitmutneja - 2013-04-03 I bought a one and a half month alexandrine male parrot.. what should i feed it and how many times a day?? Is cerelac healthy for baby parrot??
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jayashree - 2013-04-04 Welcome to Alex family. 3-4 times you have to hand feed him. It's always better to prefer health mix. I gave manna health mix to my Alex baby. Give some high nutritional foods too. Where are you put up?
Barbara - 2013-03-05 I got my Peanut at the age of 4weeks, S/he was very loving towards me, love sitting on my lap and been handled my me and my husban, the last week Peanut dose not want me to pick s/he up, will come to me for some food but only on s/he terms (eg: if I am eating wants what I am eating and will sit on my hand for it for a few seconds but then s/he will want want I am eating but will not come to me for it, might take it and run away). any man can pick Peanut up and s/he fine but let me pick Peanut s/he gos mad trying to fly away... I am the one that spends most of the day with Peanut bez come with me to work, s/he has a cage and play area on my desk. What can I do to get back my birds love towards me... PLEASE HELP
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Jeremy Roche - 2013-03-05 Just like people, birds get into moods. Sounds like that is what she is in. Give her a little space and she will surely get back to normal. ANything in the house change that may have scared her?
Midoris mom - 2012-07-25 I got my ringneck about a month ago he was 2 months old and was on his last couple weeks of hand feeding. He was ratting treats out of my hands riding my shoulder playing walking around the house very happy.. Then one day out of no where he nibbled my hand. I didn't think anything of it as the breeder told me they go through a bluffing stage after winging off of hand feeding. The next day he was like baby jaws... All he wanted to do was chew he chewed up all his toys his little wood blocks... Now I can't pick him up anymore hell still eat out of hand and even come sit next to me but the minute I tell him to step up he try's to bite... What do I do???
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Charlie Roche - 2012-07-26 Ring necks are very much 'it is my way bird'. They are somewhat affectionate when real little and hand feeding and go right to the terrible two's. They aren't what I call a 'velcro bird' such as a conure who just love attention, play, pet and affection. They are 'on my terms' bird. He's also in what I call the 'teething stage' which most parrots seem to have. I think they are wearing down there baby beak but as far as they are concerned, everything is destrutible and they chew on anything. This ends and they learn to play with their toys and then chew on them and break them apart. Biting - don't give him any treats unless he 'steps up'. Hold his beak closed and yell 'NO'. You can accept 'his terms' and just learn his body language. You can get him on a separate perch and use treats to 'step up'. You can use your hands/arms and try and train him to walk up the stairs moving one hand over the next and saying 'step up'. I know there are many many people who have Indian Ring necks and enjoy them immensely. I have big parrots and I enjoy them immensely, affectionate, don't bite, silly etc. Never had training or biting problems with any of them. I have not found the 'ring necks' or others in the parakeet family(not including budgies) to be anything but very independent and difficult. Conures are about the same price and wonderfully loving, afectionate, playful. I honestly do not know if you can stop some of the biting. They are just independent and they must do all the training and their human must obey. The only reason I am saying this is because for me it has to be so difficult to 'bond' and have a fun/loving relationship with these guys. They are handsome and enjoyable to watch and will be company on their own terms but a difficult bird. They will fly to you and sit there but often times you can't pet them. It's almost that a person has to train them to accept affection where most of the biggers guys are like a baby and want you attention and love.
Sarah - 2013-02-25 I got my female's wings cut and got a face washer and handled her in that and offered treated for some reason she took to my green face washer and soon knew it wouldn't hurt her and would let me pick her up. I placed her on my top and cuddle her until she was quiet and did that for a few weeks soon I was able to say scratch and pat her head without her biting. Mind you I did get heaps of bites one breeder told me to push my finger in not hard but enough to shock her. Does hurt but only had to do it 5 times and she stopped. Just takes time. I can now do anything with her from opening her wings up to scratching her head.
Shames Alazawi - 2013-02-24 I bought a new bird a blue fronted Amazon she is really cute but she is very aggressive and there is something wrong with her feet it's not shaped right and she needs help idk how to help her cuz she wouldn't step up or anything instead she try's to bite me she is always shaking what should I do?????
Chandni Singh - 2013-02-22 I have a Indian Ringneck parrot from 1999,when we caught him he is so small that he can't have the habit to eat his food,my mother grind the seeds and feed him after 1 year he was able to eat,he call me as didi,my mother as ma,my brother as banti,my father as papa and my small brother as enao...he laughs,cry,and play with me...he don't want to stay in the cage whenever he get any chance he get out from his cage and play with us...he loves my mother very much he can't see if anyone is crying...he stay us with like family member and he is my brother,my 3rd brother his name is MITTHU....my Sona...
diana - 2013-01-28 Hi I have a yellow ring neck with a bright pink ring is it a male? I also have a female love bird that I think the ring neck fell in love with. When they are out together the ring neck seems as if it's courting her, grooms her, lays its head on her and talks to her. Is this ok should I keep them apart or is it save to breed? They are in different cages but are out a lot it is cute to watch but the ring neck gets a little nasty when you go near her. Help?
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Jasmine Brough Hinesley - 2013-01-28 Usually males have colored rings around their necks, so I would assume that yours is a male. That's great that they get along so well together! I'm not sure I would try breeding them though. Since they are different species they probably won't even actually mate. If you would like to tame your Ringneck, read about here handling and training parakeets.
Claire Romney - 2012-12-19 I would like to get the four species yellow, blue, red, and green. I'm an animal lover that's been looking for these birds for a while.
katie - 2012-11-23 Hi i bought my baby IRN 2 weeks ago and he has attached to me, he is quiet with everyone but me. he sits on me staring at me and snuggling with me but screaming the whole time, even after he has fed. what can i do to make him more calm in my presence?
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Charlie Roche - 2012-11-24 I don't really have a clue but this is what I would think. Your IRN is calling you - as if he were calling to his mate. Answer him in a similar sound. Sounds nuts.
I call my human every morning and I call her every night around 11 pm. Until she answers me, I continue to make a lot of noise. She answers me in my call and then I know the world is OK. I am a Palm and i can make a lot of racket - even bang my door open and closed. When my human calls me back - I stop making noise.
charmaine - 2012-11-04 hello i have had my indian ringneck parakeet for 1 day now and she is 10 mouths old she is nice but ever time i try to touch her she seems to keep flying roung her cage so i can not get her and she trys to bite me all the time please help me what do i do ? thanks
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Deirdre - 2012-11-05 It is very important to be patient with ANY creature... Sounds like she needs some time to adjust to her surroundings before she is pushed to socialize with you. Give her space and time to trust you. If you know what her favorite treats are... give her those through the bars of her cage... then in a few days open the door and do the same. it may be a couple weeks before she is comfortable with you. Shower her with attention and structure and it will pay off!
The Indian Ringneck Parakeet has been referred to as the "Noble Parakeet"! The species, Psittacula krameri, is also called the Rose-ringed Parakeet and contains four subspecies.
I've been in the avian field now for just about 30yrs. I've have experience in dealing with both wild & exotic pet species. And have owned many various exotics over the years. Your Alex sounds no different than my Keiko who is an IRN or Indian Ringneck basically the same bird just Alex's are bigger.
Asiatics or the Psittacula species are NOT easy parrots to own they are by far NOT a good 'first bird' for an inexperienced owner. These would consist of the following birds; The Ring-necked, Alexandrine, Newton, Slaty-headed, Intermediate, Long-tailed, Blossom-headed, Seychelles, Moustached, emerald-collared, Derbyan, Plum-headed, Mauritius, Blyth's, & very rare Malabar.
They do not like to be handled or stroked very often which can be an immediate turn off to many first time owners of these birds. And while they may look like Conures in some ways physically speaking they are a completely different bird altogether. To bond with an Asiatic requires LOTS of patience, socializing, and consistent training. Plainly put you give these birds an inch they'll take a mile so boundaries and proper discipline need to be put in place right away if one is not to have a holy terror on there hands. I say this because in my personal experience dealing with various species of this order they can be quite stubborn. And if they are not PROPERLY socialized on a DAILY basis will quickly revert back to a 'wild state'than any other parrot species i've worked with in 30yrs.
Now having said all that, if one still feels compelled to give these beautiful and highly intelligent birds a try then the rewards are amazing. Despite not being 'hands on' birds in terms of being touched they will most certainly win you over with there vocal capabilities. Bar none there is no other bird there size that can speak with the clarity and word association these birds can. Yes Quaker (Monk) parrots speak quite well but there diction is still garbled compared to say an IRN (Indian Ringneck).
These birds come from royalty and were often sought after by ancient Greeks & Romans due to their beauty but more importantly their vocal ability. They are by far a much more sophisticated species than Quaker parrots ever could be.
To see an Asiatic in full adult plumage is like looking at a picture in a field guide. There streamlined plumage is quite striking with not one single feather out of place. So if you have what it takes and can meet all the requirements stated above in owing one of these gorgeous animals than by all means go for it. But take heed, these birds may not full fill your 'personal desire' of what a pet bird should be like. But as another commenter posted on here accepting your bird for how it is instead of what you want it to be. And seeing it from that perspective should be what's cherished and appreciated most of all. And this applies to ALL bird species one may own.
I bought a one and a half month alexandrine male parrot.. what should i feed it and how many times a day?? Is cerelac healthy for baby parrot??
Welcome to Alex family. 3-4 times you have to hand feed him. It's always better to prefer health mix. I gave manna health mix to my Alex baby. Give some high nutritional foods too. Where are you put up?
I got my Peanut at the age of 4weeks, S/he was very loving towards me, love sitting on my lap and been handled my me and my husban, the last week Peanut dose not want me to pick s/he up, will come to me for some food but only on s/he terms (eg: if I am eating wants what I am eating and will sit on my hand for it for a few seconds but then s/he will want want I am eating but will not come to me for it, might take it and run away). any man can pick Peanut up and s/he fine but let me pick Peanut s/he gos mad trying to fly away... I am the one that spends most of the day with Peanut bez come with me to work, s/he has a cage and play area on my desk. What can I do to get back my birds love towards me... PLEASE HELP
Just like people, birds get into moods. Sounds like that is what she is in. Give her a little space and she will surely get back to normal. ANything in the house change that may have scared her?
I got my ringneck about a month ago he was 2 months old and was on his last couple weeks of hand feeding. He was ratting treats out of my hands riding my shoulder playing walking around the house very happy.. Then one day out of no where he nibbled my hand. I didn't think anything of it as the breeder told me they go through a bluffing stage after winging off of hand feeding. The next day he was like baby jaws... All he wanted to do was chew he chewed up all his toys his little wood blocks... Now I can't pick him up anymore hell still eat out of hand and even come sit next to me but the minute I tell him to step up he try's to bite... What do I do???
Ring necks are very much 'it is my way bird'. They are somewhat affectionate when real little and hand feeding and go right to the terrible two's. They aren't what I call a 'velcro bird' such as a conure who just love attention, play, pet and affection. They are 'on my terms' bird. He's also in what I call the 'teething stage' which most parrots seem to have. I think they are wearing down there baby beak but as far as they are concerned, everything is destrutible and they chew on anything. This ends and they learn to play with their toys and then chew on them and break them apart. Biting - don't give him any treats unless he 'steps up'. Hold his beak closed and yell 'NO'. You can accept 'his terms' and just learn his body language. You can get him on a separate perch and use treats to 'step up'. You can use your hands/arms and try and train him to walk up the stairs moving one hand over the next and saying 'step up'. I know there are many many people who have Indian Ring necks and enjoy them immensely. I have big parrots and I enjoy them immensely, affectionate, don't bite, silly etc. Never had training or biting problems with any of them. I have not found the 'ring necks' or others in the parakeet family(not including budgies) to be anything but very independent and difficult. Conures are about the same price and wonderfully loving, afectionate, playful. I honestly do not know if you can stop some of the biting. They are just independent and they must do all the training and their human must obey. The only reason I am saying this is because for me it has to be so difficult to 'bond' and have a fun/loving relationship with these guys. They are handsome and enjoyable to watch and will be company on their own terms but a difficult bird. They will fly to you and sit there but often times you can't pet them. It's almost that a person has to train them to accept affection where most of the biggers guys are like a baby and want you attention and love.
I got my female's wings cut and got a face washer and handled her in that and offered treated for some reason she took to my green face washer and soon knew it wouldn't hurt her and would let me pick her up. I placed her on my top and cuddle her until she was quiet and did that for a few weeks soon I was able to say scratch and pat her head without her biting. Mind you I did get heaps of bites one breeder told me to push my finger in not hard but enough to shock her. Does hurt but only had to do it 5 times and she stopped. Just takes time. I can now do anything with her from opening her wings up to scratching her head.
I bought a new bird a blue fronted Amazon she is really cute but she is very aggressive and there is something wrong with her feet it's not shaped right and she needs help idk how to help her cuz she wouldn't step up or anything instead she try's to bite me she is always shaking what should I do?????
I have a Indian Ringneck parrot from 1999,when we caught him he is so small that he can't have the habit to eat his food,my mother grind the seeds and feed him after 1 year he was able to eat,he call me as didi,my mother as ma,my brother as banti,my father as papa and my small brother as enao...he laughs,cry,and play with me...he don't want to stay in the cage whenever he get any chance he get out from his cage and play with us...he loves my mother very much he can't see if anyone is crying...he stay us with like family member and he is my brother,my 3rd brother his name is MITTHU....my Sona...
Hi I have a yellow ring neck with a bright pink ring is it a male? I also have a female love bird that I think the ring neck fell in love with. When they are out together the ring neck seems as if it's courting her, grooms her, lays its head on her and talks to her. Is this ok should I keep them apart or is it save to breed? They are in different cages but are out a lot it is cute to watch but the ring neck gets a little nasty when you go near her. Help?
Usually males have colored rings around their necks, so I would assume that yours is a male. That's great that they get along so well together! I'm not sure I would try breeding them though. Since they are different species they probably won't even actually mate. If you would like to tame your Ringneck, read about here handling and training parakeets.
how much do you want?
I would like to get the four species yellow, blue, red, and green. I'm an animal lover that's been looking for these birds for a while.
Hi i bought my baby IRN 2 weeks ago and he has attached to me, he is quiet with everyone but me. he sits on me staring at me and snuggling with me but screaming the whole time, even after he has fed. what can i do to make him more calm in my presence?
I don't really have a clue but this is what I would think. Your IRN is calling you - as if he were calling to his mate. Answer him in a similar sound. Sounds nuts.
I call my human every morning and I call her every night around 11 pm. Until she answers me, I continue to make a lot of noise. She answers me in my call and then I know the world is OK. I am a Palm and i can make a lot of racket - even bang my door open and closed. When my human calls me back - I stop making noise.
hello i have had my indian ringneck parakeet for 1 day now and she is 10 mouths old she is nice but ever time i try to touch her she seems to keep flying roung her cage so i can not get her and she trys to bite me all the time please help me what do i do ? thanks
It is very important to be patient with ANY creature... Sounds like she needs some time to adjust to her surroundings before she is pushed to socialize with you. Give her space and time to trust you. If you know what her favorite treats are... give her those through the bars of her cage... then in a few days open the door and do the same. it may be a couple weeks before she is comfortable with you. Shower her with attention and structure and it will pay off!